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Marsypopetalum modestum

Marsypopetalum modestum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Marsypopetalum modestum, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species offers unique bioactive compounds capable of addressing various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its significant contributions to natural medicine and pharmacology.

Family
Annonaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Polyalthia Modesta · Marsypopetalum Crassum · 5 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Marsypopetalum modestum

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known as Marsypopetalum modestum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae and the genus Marsypopetalum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Magnoliales
Family Annonaceae
Genus Marsypopetalum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Marsypopetalum modestum, is primarily distributed throughout the Indo-China region. Its presence can be specifically noted across various mainland territories including Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. Beyond the mainland, the species also inhabits several island territories within the same geographical zone. Specifically, it is found growing in the Andaman Islands as well as the Nicobar Islands. This wide-ranging distribution highlights its significant ecological footprint across Southeast Asia.

Region Area
Indo-China Andaman Is.
Indo-China Cambodia
Indo-China Laos
Indo-China Myanmar
Indo-China Nicobar Is.
Indo-China Thailand
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Marsypopetalum modestum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Marsypopetalum modestum
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Marsypopetalum modestum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-3-Acetylaltholactone, (+)-Altholactone, (+)-Goniofufurone, (+)-Goniopypyrone, (+)-Howiinol A.

Chemicals reported in Marsypopetalum modestum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-3-Acetylaltholactone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-Altholactone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-Goniofufurone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-Goniopypyrone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-Howiinol A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aristolactam AII 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CINNAMIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
dipyrithione 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-3-Acetylaltholactone

  1. Journal of natural products

(+)-Altholactone

  1. Journal of natural products

(+)-Goniofufurone

  1. Journal of natural products

(+)-Goniopypyrone

  1. Journal of natural products

(+)-Howiinol A

  1. Journal of natural products

Aristolactam AII

  1. Journal of natural products

CINNAMIC ACID

  1. Journal of natural products

dipyrithione

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Marsypopetalum modestum has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor, Cytotoxic.

Activities reported in Marsypopetalum modestum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antitumor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antitumor

  1. Journal of medicinal plant research

Cytotoxic

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Marsypopetalum modestum has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethyl acetate-soluble extract.

Preparations reported for Marsypopetalum modestum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Ethyl acetate-soluble extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ethyl acetate-soluble extract

  1. Journal of natural products